Shelter & WASH Officer – Burao, Somaliland

• Organization: NRC – Norwegian Refugee Council
• Location: Burao
• Closing Date: 2022-09-15

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Generic responsibilities (max 10)

1. Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Implement delegated shelter project  portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents
5. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
6. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

Specific responsibilities

1. Ensure timely delivery of quality construction
2. Lead in overall planning and design of projects
3. Undertake the tendering process including pre-qualifying contractors, evaluations and awards
4. Prepare tender documents for construction works including technical drawings, specifications of works, Bills of Quantities and conditions of contracts
5. Assess the completion of works, recommend for payments, and prepare interim and final payment certificates
6. Maintain and update contract files on each construction project
7. Review contract claims, analyse and recommend variation orders
8. Prepare documents for final handover and closure of projects
9. Provide technical input in the general supervision, progress of construction activities and control of quality of materials and workmanship
10. Prepare the monthly cash and payment forecast  for activities carried out by contractors

Competencies  

 Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies:

• Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative)
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
• Flexible and creative
• Strong organizational and logistical skills
• Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions
• Proficiency in MS Office software (especially Word and Excel) and AutoCAD is essential

We Offer:

Contract period: Until December 2022, with possibility of extension

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Burao

Travel: some travel to project areas

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

Qualified Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Incomplete, email and paper application will not be considered

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